Lucky Lou's American Grill
A1850 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88890
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 28, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIc via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the back area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
operator was asked about food manager certification. unable to provide. please obtain one certified food manager. available course resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with manager on duty Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
observed at the cookline, some cut deli meat, ham, turkey, sausage links at 50-51 deg f. All placed in double pans in the front grill reach-in cooler top panel. informed manager. all removed by manager. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f. suggested to place food in one smaller metal pans to ensure 41 deg f maintained /established. use of ice bath for the some of the temporary pans/breakfast menu reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
observed some spray bottles filled in the food prep. area without an identification label. showed manager. all labeled by manager during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
checked the towel buckets sanitizer in the kitchen and the bar . all reading 0ppm for sanitizer. frequency of changing the sanitizer solution reviewed with manager. manager drained and refilled all wiping cloth sanitizer solutions. multi quat at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 11, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed to facility designated email in Tyler PC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
at the facility bar, soda guns and soda holsters had excessive organic debris. discussed the frequency of cleaning. bar manager disassemble all, cleaned and sanitized soda guns. corrected. per manager, they will start to removed and clean nightly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of diced and cut tomatoes at 50-52 deg f .(in the reach-in coolers across from the grill station) Also at the kitchen west reach-in cooler, pan of cooked boiled eggs at 56-58 deg f . informed kitchen manager. all removed. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f , see embargo. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. kitchen manager provided on site training for proper cold holding guidelines. using a smaller metal containers and not overfilling the pans also reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
checked sanitizer buckets at the bar. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with bar staff the frequency of sanitizer solution being changed. manager drained and refilled all sanitizer towel buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed in the kitchen, take out single service containers left open and faced up. discussed with kitchen manager the proper storage. suggested to keep take out plastic containers facing down. manager corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
2024
Oct 30, 2024Routine1 priority4 foundationC°
report emailed to PIC. sanitarian 764 present.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the bar hand washing basin, no papaer towel. informed manager. papaer towel refilled at the time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
observed raw turkey ground on the same pan as raw hamburger meats. proepr food storage reviewed with PIC. manager relocated raw turkey to a designated shelf. corrected.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
establishment has printed menus on site, the menu provide steaks, hamburgers, and eggs to order. unable to locate the consumer advisory statement. manager was informed, proper disclosure and reminder statement was added to menus. corrected
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Predefined Comment: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. 3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
observed 2 cans of pesticide spray can in the bar, under the cabinet. showed pic. discarded. reviewed strategies to utilize integrated certified pest control . spray cans were discarded
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Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
observed cooked ribs a 58-60 deg f. inside the reach-in cooler, showed manager. per PIC, prepared at 1pm. manager stated that the food was supposed to be placed in flat pans and placed in the walk-in cooler. all relocated to walk-in flat pans, speed racks. corrected. MCESD food cooling guidance document reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jul 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline service cooler, pans of cut lettuce and sliced deli ham at 52-53 deg f . informed manager. all removed . please ensure rte, tcs food is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
in the walk-in cooler observed pans of sliced deli meats and roast and deli ham, per manager remained from last week and Saturday, MCESD use by date provision for the rte/tcs reviewed. manager asked kitchen staff all portioned bags were re assessed for use by date stickers. corrected at the tie of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Feb 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A_ Grade and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 20,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 22,Signer: Paul T.-manager
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 17,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 20,Signer: Laura-mod
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.***************in the cookline reach-in cooler, noted sliced tomatoes at 51 deg f , also sliced deli turkey, and pan of cooked pasta/noodle at 48-52 deg f . informed pic. and kitchen manager removed. recommended smaller metal food pans, for these items. please assure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed and threw away the food pans. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →